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Feb 19, 20252 min read

DeepSeek removed from South Korea app stores pending privacy review

Chinese AI app DeepSeek will not be available to download in South Korea pending a review of its handling of user data, Seoul authorities said Monday. DeepSeek’s R1 chatbot stunned investors and industry insiders with its ability to match the functions of its…

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Feb 7, 20251 min read

Australia Restricts DeepSeek AI on Government Devices

Australia has prohibited the use of DeepSeek on all government devices due to concerns about security risks posed by the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs has directed all government entities to stop…